Uses of Philsetam

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Philestam is a psychotropic drug, containing the main ingredient Piracetam, the content of 400mg and is in the form of capsules. The following article will provide detailed information about the uses, uses and notes when using Philestam.

1. What are the effects of Philestam?


Indications for use of Philestam:
Philestam treats cases of brain damage and trauma, after brain surgery. Psychosis . Stroke. Hemiplegia. Cerebral ischemia. Treatment of peripheral nerve disorders, central brain: dizziness, headache, delirium. Infatuation. senile syndrome. Consciousness disorder. Cognitive disorder. Memory decline. Poor concentration in young people. Alcoholism. Muscle tremors. Uses:
Piracetam is a drug that improves nerve cell metabolism and is a manic drug. Philestam is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and can cross the blood-brain barrier, the placenta, and even membranes used in renal dialysis. Philestam is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. The essence of Piracetam, a cyclic derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid, GABA is considered a substance with a euphoric effect, helping to improve nerve cells. This active ingredient acts on a number of neurotransmitters: Acetylcholine, noradrenalin, dopamine... Philestam can alter nerve conduction and contribute to improving the metabolic environment for nerve cells to function properly. than. In addition, it also has a protective effect against ischemic metabolic disorders by increasing the brain's resistance to hypoxia. Philestam increases glucose mobilization and utilization independent of oxygen supply, facilitates the pentose pathway and maintains energy synthesis in the brain. Philestam drugs also work to increase the release of dopamine, which has a good effect on memory formation. Special note: Piracetam has no effect of causing sleep, sedation, resuscitation, pain relief. Piracetam is effective in reducing platelet aggregation and in cases of abnormally stiff red blood cells it can restore red blood cells to their deformability and ability to pass through capillaries. The drug has also been studied to have an anticonvulsant effect.

2. Dosage - How to take Philestam


Recommended dose: 30-160mg/kg/day, divided 3-4 times/day. Long-term treatment of psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly: The dose is from 1.2 to 2.4g/day, in severe cases the dose can be up to 4.8g/day/week in the first week. Dosage for alcoholics: 12g/day/first time of alcohol withdrawal. Then use the maintenance dose: Oral dose of 2.4g/day. Dosage for patients with cognitive impairment after brain injury: Initial dose: 9-12g/day, maintenance dose: 2.4g/day, for a period of 3 weeks or more. Dosage for patients with myoclonic tremor: 7.2g/day, divided into 2-3 times a day. Depending on the patient's response to medication, the dose may be increased to 4.8 g/day, up to a maximum dose of 20 g/day. The dosage of Philestam is for reference only. The specific dose depends on your condition, age, and different disease progression that the doctor prescribes differently.

3. Contraindications when using Philestam


The patient is allergic to the drug ingredient Philestam. Patients with severe renal failure. Pregnant and lactating women should not take Philestam.

4.Philestam drug interactions with other drugs


Possible interactions when taking Philestam with the following drugs:
Central nervous system stimulants; Psychotropic drugs ; Thyroid hormone medication.

5. Side effects when taking Philestam


When using philestam, rare unwanted effects may occur such as:
Headache, restlessness, anxiety; Digestive disorders ; Mild stimulation. During the course of taking Philestam, if you have any unwanted effects, please inform your doctor immediately.

6. Philestam overdose and treatment


Philestam is not toxic even at very high doses. So when you accidentally overdose you should not be too worried, please inform your doctor for treatment
Philestam is a drug that works to treat brain damage due to many different causes. Because Philestam is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a doctor or a qualified person directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health. If you have any further questions regarding Philestam, contact your doctor or visit the nearest medical center.

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